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'Religious gangsters won't stop me from coming to India'

'Religious gangsters won't stop me from coming to India'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2012

Furious over the cancellation of his video address to Jaipur Literature Festival, Salman Rushdie on Tuesday slammed the central and Rajasthan governments, saying the buck stops with it for the "awful" situation and questioned the commitment of Congress over the issue.

EPL PIX: Newcastle down Swansea; Burnley put heat on Palace

EPL PIX: Newcastle down Swansea; Burnley put heat on Palace

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday

Why India cannot afford to give up Siachen

Why India cannot afford to give up Siachen

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

The strategic advantage accruing to India in Siachen should not be given up for apparent short-term political gains. Giving up Siachen as a gesture of friendship would also mean that its recapture would be extremely expensive to India in men and material, says Vikram Sood.

Chopper deal: Who is the beneficiary 'family'?

Chopper deal: Who is the beneficiary 'family'?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2013

The mention of the word 'family' in the Italian chargesheet into the AugustaWestland scam has raised eyebrows.

La Liga PIX: Real return with convincing win over Eibar

La Liga PIX: Real return with convincing win over Eibar

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

Images from La Liga matches played on Sunday

Aarogya Setu tops charts with 75 million downloads

Aarogya Setu tops charts with 75 million downloads

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

The exponential number of downloads can be attributed to a call by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asking people to have the app on their mobiles, combined with the government's push for downloading of the app through other channels, reports Neha Alawadhi.

'Car crash in slow motion' after Australia humbled in T20

'Car crash in slow motion' after Australia humbled in T20

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

Aaron Finch's side were bundled out for 89 in the first Twenty20 international against Pakistan as they lost by 66 runs.

Banjo review: Not much to beat about!

Banjo review: Not much to beat about!

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

More than the leads, it's the supporting cast that stay true to the milieu and brace Banjo's banality and triviality with refreshing zing and idiosyncrasy, says Sukanya Verma.

Yakub Memon hangs on to life for another day, SC hearing on Tuesday

Yakub Memon hangs on to life for another day, SC hearing on Tuesday

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

The Supreme Court will resume the hearing of 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts convict Yakub Memon's mercy petition on Tuesday morning.

Aakash Chopra for sweeping changes in domestic structure

Aakash Chopra for sweeping changes in domestic structure

Rediff.com17 Feb 2012

Former India opener Aakash Chopra believes that the "meaningless" tournaments like Duleep and Deodhar trophies should be done away with to improve the domestic cricket structure of the country.

17 yrs later, the mystery of Mast Gul's escape remains

17 yrs later, the mystery of Mast Gul's escape remains

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

Former army, R&AW and IB officers say they were unaware of any deal being struck with the dreaded terrorist Mast Gul during the Chrar-e-Sharief siege in Kashmir in 1995. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Who will light the Olympic flame tonight? Bannister or...

Who will light the Olympic flame tonight? Bannister or...

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

With the finish line fast approaching, Roger Bannister has broken away from the pack and is now the bookmakers' clear front runner to light the Olympic cauldron later Friday.

'Everyone makes mistakes': Smith's ball-tampering shame in new ad

'Everyone makes mistakes': Smith's ball-tampering shame in new ad

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

Disgraced former Australia captain Steve Smith has tied up with the local arm of Britain's Vodafone Group in an advertising campaign that leverages the nation's ball-tampering shame for marketing purposes.

Of 'unglamorous' spies and unsung heroes

Of 'unglamorous' spies and unsung heroes

Rediff.com3 Jul 2012

One thing I can tell you about the R&AW people after having spent nearly three decades in that organisation, having been a spy myself and controlled dozens of other spies. We may not be as glamorous as Smiley's people, but we are not stupid, writes B Raman

Bigg Boss 11: Is Hina jealous of Bandagi?

Bigg Boss 11: Is Hina jealous of Bandagi?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

Get your daily dose of Bigg Boss right here!

Boxing Day Test to stay in Melbourne Cricket Ground

Boxing Day Test to stay in Melbourne Cricket Ground

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

The celebrated Boxing Day Test will remain in Melbourne, Cricket Australia said today, after a report that administrators could reshuffle fixtures.

'Build products rapidly to be competitive'

'Build products rapidly to be competitive'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

To be competitive, you need to focus on building products very rapidly, says Werner Vogels.

Celebrate Akshay Kumar's birthday with his hit songs!

Celebrate Akshay Kumar's birthday with his hit songs!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2011

The Khiladi turns 44 today.

Celebrate Akshay Kumar's birthday with his hit songs!

Celebrate Akshay Kumar's birthday with his hit songs!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2011

The Khiladi turns 44 today.

Rhea Chakraborty and India's drug of choice

Rhea Chakraborty and India's drug of choice

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

The hounding of Rhea Chakraborty in the Sushant Singh Rajput case is a drug that is being carefully pumped into India's veins to make it comfortably numb as it is wracked by economic ruin and disease, notes Sumit Bhattacharya.

How the Christchurch mosque attack brought Bangla players closer

How the Christchurch mosque attack brought Bangla players closer

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

'The Christchurch awful day and the shootings, they've got some sort of brotherhood there now'

Deepika is no stranger to hatred

Deepika is no stranger to hatred

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

'The vitriol against Deepika Padukone, who is a hugely popular star, will fade over time. But let's not forget what caused it,' says Shuma Raha.

Swiss Shaqiri's stunning goal counts for nothing eventually

Swiss Shaqiri's stunning goal counts for nothing eventually

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

Switzerland's Xherdan Shaqiri finally made his mark at Euro 2016 with an astonishing goal but was unable to savour the moment as they were knocked out by Poland on penalties on Saturday.

Disgruntled employee shoots 12 dead at Virginia civic centre

Disgruntled employee shoots 12 dead at Virginia civic centre

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

The gunman was killed when police responded to the shooting in the southeastern coastal city of Virginia Beach.

Wimbledon PIX: Serena retires; Federer survives while Zverev, Barty through to second round

Wimbledon PIX: Serena retires; Federer survives while Zverev, Barty through to second round

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

Images from Day 2 of the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, on Tuesday.

'Stop DISRESPECTING women, hiding behind your phone!'

'Stop DISRESPECTING women, hiding behind your phone!'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

'Trolls need to understand that there is a certain boundary, there is a certain way to deal with a woman.'

A Season of Spies

A Season of Spies

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

'Raazi is being hailed for breaking the glass ceiling for Daughters of Bollywood Inc,' says Sunil Sethi.

Sardar Patel doesn't need your help, Mr Modi. You need his

Sardar Patel doesn't need your help, Mr Modi. You need his

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

'Maybe, if Mr Modi can fire over Patel's gigantic shoulder, people will start to think that he is very much like Patel?' 'It's a long shot, but the Modi sheen has worn awfully thin, and after five years and a long, much-frayed rope, he faces real accountability from voters.' 'He needs any help he can get,' says Mitali Saran.

Have you drunk these new Indian beers?

Have you drunk these new Indian beers?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

These new Indian beers demonstrate that 'strong' needn't be unsubtle.

Pooja Bedi: Salman is misusing his position

Pooja Bedi: Salman is misusing his position

Rediff.com19 Dec 2011

Here's what your favourie celebrities are tweeting.

Celebrate Akshay Kumar's birthday with his hit songs!

Celebrate Akshay Kumar's birthday with his hit songs!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2011

The Khiladi turns 44 today.

Messi drives Barca to European Super Cup win

Messi drives Barca to European Super Cup win

Rediff.com27 Aug 2011

Lionel Messi scored one goal and created another as Champions League winners Barcelona lifted their fourth European Super Cup trophy Friday with a 2-0 victory over Porto, who finished with nine men.

Pak uses terrorism as tool against India: Ex-US spymaster

Pak uses terrorism as tool against India: Ex-US spymaster

Rediff.com3 May 2019

'There's no wonder that many Pakistani parents send their kids to madrasa and one knows what happens to a small percentage of the kids who go there.

Review: The Three Musketeers is poorly adapted

Review: The Three Musketeers is poorly adapted

Rediff.com14 Oct 2011

This version falls flat as a poorly adapted one and its effect is further exacerbated by second-class acting.

Fifth ODI: Mathews stays cool to steer Sri Lanka home

Fifth ODI: Mathews stays cool to steer Sri Lanka home

Rediff.com19 Jun 2012

Angelo Mathews kept a cool head to guide Sri Lanka to a nerve-jangling two-wicket win over Pakistan in the fifth and final one-day international on Monday.

Five talking points from the weekend in La Liga

Five talking points from the weekend in La Liga

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

Here are five talking points from the weekend's La Liga action:

COVID-19, China and climate dominates US VP debate

COVID-19, China and climate dominates US VP debate

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

While there were no surprises on policy issues from either side, there were far less interruptions and tense moments between Pence, 61, who comes from Indiana and his Democrat challenger Harris, 55, who is from California.

Why Shah Rukh can't go to Patna yet

Why Shah Rukh can't go to Patna yet

Rediff.com14 Dec 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

Donald named PGA Tour Player of the Year

Donald named PGA Tour Player of the Year

Rediff.com14 Dec 2011

Luke Donald was named the 2011 PGA Tour Player of the Year on Tuesday, becoming the first Briton to win the award since it started in 1990.

Coronavirus: 'Normal may never come back'

Coronavirus: 'Normal may never come back'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

'Makes one wonder how much of government will be left standing when this is finally over'